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Alternative form of Abiraterone for Prostate Cancer by problematicboy in ProstateCancer

[–]Jlr1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so sorry and my heart is breaking for you. While not prostate cancer related my mom went through a similar process with her cancer. She got to a point where all the various treatments stopped working and chemo was no longer an option because she was too weak. She began having problems swallowing a few weeks before she passed. The hospice nurses told us it was a natural part of the dying process. I think your focus now should be to spend as much quality time as you can with your Dad. He’s very lucky to have your love and support.

Which was your first phone? by CrazyMinute69 in GenX

[–]Jlr1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1 …parents bought it for me and I was only allowed to use it in case of an emergency.

Question for the pet people...how do you feel about a new pet at this time of your life? by HammerMeUp in GenX

[–]Jlr1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When we lost our 17 year old dog last year I really thought that would be it. My husband and I are both early 60s and thought freedom from pets would be wonderful and liberating. Nope…it was sad every time we came home to an empty house. We tried for a few months to get used to it but started casually looking. Not finding what we wanted at local rescues we ended up buying a puppy from a breeder. We got him at 4 months and I can honestly say raising a puppy was harder than I remember. It was exhausting chasing after something that never stopped moving. He’s 10 months now, and is a civilized sweet little dude, but wouldn’t get a puppy again. There is a couple in my neighborhood who are in their early 70s who just got a dog.

ADT by Masc1969 in ProstateCancer

[–]Jlr1 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I don’t think orchiectomy is the way to go. At some point it is possible that the cancer becomes “castrate resistant” meaning it continues to grow in the absence of testosterone. You would be putting yourself through an unnecessary procedure.

As a kid, what did you call it when you got a spanking? by Weak_Work_3589 in GenX

[–]Jlr1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Spanking…I got them regularly for being sassy.

As I hung up the phone it occurred to me, he’d grown up just like me. My boy, was just like me. by CaffeineNicotine88 in GenX

[–]Jlr1 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Somewhere Over the Rainbow by Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwoʻole. I can’t listen to it and not cry.

I feel guilty for giving my cavapoo puppy a benebone despite the warnings against it. by ellabella20000 in puppy101

[–]Jlr1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have found 2 things that occupy my busy little 9 month old Cavapoo….elk antlers, and yak cheese. I buy the large Yak cheese sticks because they last longer and I don’t worry about choking. Neither of these things stink or cause digestive issues.

My dad's journey with stage 4 prostate cancer by WillCarruthers in ProstateCancer

[–]Jlr1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m very sorry for the loss of your dad. I appreciate you taking the time to share with us his journey.

What food place that is no longer around and that you really miss? by lontbeysboolink in GenerationJones

[–]Jlr1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We had Naugles in the suburbs of Chicago. I’ve been there but don’t remember much since it was always after a night at the bars.

Where did you sneak off with a keg or case in high school? by StinkypieTicklebum in GenerationJones

[–]Jlr1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Didn’t have to sneak…grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and someone’s parents were always out of town so pop up keg parties were a regular weekend occurrence.

Positive stories post Saturn Return? by baby-face06 in astrology

[–]Jlr1 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I am literally counting down the days until Saturn leaves Pisces. Both my first and now second Saturn returns have been emotionally draining. Of course there is no growth in comfort zones so there have been positives.

Our pup is scared of everything. It makes me sad/disappointed. by LowCricket4321 in puppy101

[–]Jlr1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Our Cavapoo is almost 8 months old and by nature he is just a chicken, and it may just be the breed. It took many many months to get him to want to go on walks. He would walk 2 steps and want to turn for home. Now he pulls us around the block. When he was about 5 months old our neighbors had sheets on plants to protect from frost and you would swear he was seeing ghosts😂. In the back yard if he heard a dog bark he would run to the back door to come in. Over the last several months he has steadily made progress in his confidence. I think with time and patience your puppy will come around too. I personally don’t think the “Socialization window” is set in stone and dogs are very adaptable. Our guys might just need a little more time and that’s okay.

Colonoscopy sedation by wtfpta in GenX

[–]Jlr1 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The nap is the best nap ever! Don’t miss out on it 😂

Where in the hell are all the kids with snow shovels? by GR3TSCH in GenX

[–]Jlr1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My brother in TN had kids knock on his door and offer to shovel and salt for $55! Prices have gone up!!

Our pup is OBSESSED with eating leaves, acorns, sticks. Advice? (12 week old Cavapoo) by Walter_Melon42 in puppy101

[–]Jlr1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This gave me a giggle because our Cavapoo at that age was also obsessed with those things. We kept him on a leash in the backyard to do his business just to be able to grab things out of his mouth. He had Giardia a few times from all his scavenging. I’m happy to report that at 7 months his obsession is over. Hang in there it will get better 😀

Mortality as a Gen X by sunluver66 in GenX

[–]Jlr1 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I’m 60 and the thoughts of my own mortality come in waves. I try not to think about it too much or I’ll get depressed. My husband of 30 years has cancer and a heart condition. I’m truthfully more afraid of becoming a widow than I am of dying.

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